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Ex-accountant at arcade operator says she was told business was 'flying' when she was cut

Date
2025-12-16
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Dundalk
County
Louth

Summary

An ex-accountant with nearly 18 years of service at a Dundalk arcade and bingo hall operator has claimed she was unfairly made redundant despite being told by her employer that the business was 'flying'. Siobhán McDonagh, who earned over €50,000 as a financial controller, is seeking nearly €40,000 in lost earnings through a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977. She alleges that her employer, James P McCann Ireland Ltd, provided no justification for her redundancy. The tribunal heard that the company, which once had interests in 12 businesses, is now in 'extreme financial difficulties' with only two arcades remaining in Dublin. Ms McDonagh said she was 'laughed at' when she asked about a redundancy lump sum, and was told to claim it from the State. She claimed the company was 'doing well' at the time of her dismissal. The company's managing director, Seoirse McCann, stated that the business was in financial trouble and that the redundancy was necessary to reduce costs. The case highlights the dispute over whether the redundancy was justified or unfair.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ex-accountant at arcade operator says she was told business was 'flying' when she was cut. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: The ex-employee, Siobhán McDonagh, is seeking nearly €40,000 in lost earnings in a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 against James P McCann Ireland Ltd, and claims there was no reason for her to be made redundant at all. CNI source report

Case subjects

Siobhán McDonagh

Applicant

Unfair Dismissals Act

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